Change of Offense and Defense (4)

In a situation where even the slightest hope of reversing victory and defeat had disappeared, the government couldn't stop the falling bond prices.

"7% interest, no, 8%! Selling at a loss!"

"Get lost! You buy a lot!"

Imperial Headquarters also no longer put strategies and tactics on Itō's desk.

Instead, they brought up different talk.

"Prime Minister, we must agree to an armistice now to save the remaining troops."

"What could be more important than human life?"

"That's right. First we must save people according to the law."

Those who had proudly presented operations pledging sacrifice and driving reserves into hell now worry about human lives. It wasn't even funny.

As even Imperial Headquarters completely turned to war impossibility, Itō became increasingly isolated.

Then one memory flashed through his head.

The proposals he made to the Tsar based on latitude during their talks.